Day 5: You Cant have my Joy

Hey Reader, 

As Promised, Day 5 of our challenge is here 

#mySelah #SemiColon

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Today's Verse is 

"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy."- James 1 v 2 (NLT) 

Here's a quick definition of Joy 

"Joy is a permanent possession while happiness is fleeting. Joy stays, happiness comes and goes. Joy isn’t like happiness which is based upon happenings or whether things are going well or not. No, joy remains even amidst the suffering." - Jack Wellman

 (Thanks for clearing that up for us Sir *cheeky smile*) 

So its all set, We are encouraged to count troubled times as opportunities for great Joy. 

So I've got a question 

When is it ever okay for our Joy to be diminished ? 

I accept that I fall victim to the mind games too (depression and anxiety like to play Boss) 

I mean life is tricky and can ATTEMPT to suck the joy out of you 

BUT

Even in these times, remember that it's not okay for you to lose your Joy 

Hold on to it 

Guard it 

Fight to keep it 

Make a conscious effort to maintain it

Your Joy is your Salvation 

Jesus died for your Joy 

And It's here to Stay (POINT. BLANK. PERIOD )

See you tomorrow
With Love
Selah x